Entregarte la Luna

This story takes place in the year of 2478. My name is Melanie Cooper and I had lived on Earth for the first fourteen years of my life. For the past three years I have migrated planet to planet. I went from Earth to Mars, Mars to Jupiter. Jupiter was the sixth planet to disappear within the past two years. As Jupiter disappeared my family was one of the six lucky families that got to leave before the planet disappeared. We went to the next planet that had disappeared, Venus. I was lucky when that planet disappeared, but my mom, dad, and twin brother wasnt. They got lost in the crowd and was left behind on the disappearing planet. Next was Saturn, I was on this planet for a week before it too disappeared.

No one knows what is happening or why. One day, Pluto disappeared, scientist didnt pay much mind to it. Next, the stars disappeared, that stirred the scientist a bit. Then, the moon disappeared, finally the planets stopped orbiting the sun. There was no day and night, because of the fact that the planets stop rotating on their axis. The North and South America side of the Earth was stuck in daytime for five weeks, before the worst happened.

Earth began to disappear, within two hours the more than half of the planet had disappeared. So humans done what they do best, run. Different countries sent their people to other planets. United States was sent to Mars, Brazil was sent to Jupiter, Iceland was sent to Venus, Romania was sent to Saturn, Italy was sent to Mercury, Canada was sent to Uranus, and Egypt was sent to Neptune. There is one other country that had left, but for months no one had a clue what had happen to them. That country was Spain. Today, I stood on the planet that Spain had discovered, Entregarte la Luna, also known as ELL. No one really knows what that means, but thats is what it is called.

I stare down at the vibrate green grass that I havent seen in two or three years. I look up at the streets in front of me. People mill through the street to look at the rocket that had just landed on their planet. After a few moments, they just get back to what they were doing. I took a deep breath and begin to walk down the street in front of me. I soon step into a crowd of people, who are jostling each other. I suddenly trip on a large rock near a building to my right. I tumble to the ground landing on my butt.

I blow my bangs out of my face, when someone steps in front of me. Hey, are you okay? A deep voice with a heavy spanish accent ask me. I look up to see a young man, who was hold a bag on his shoulder. He had longish, curly black hair and dark chocolate brown eyes. Yeah, just got tripped by that monster. I said and pointed at the rock that tripped me. The young man looked at the rock, then at me. Did you hit your head? He asked, looking concerned. No, Im fine. I was being pushed around by the crowd and tripped on that rock. I said. Oh, okay. was his reply.

He stuck out his hand and I grab it, pulling myself up. I let go of his hand and dust myself off. My name is Justino, but you may call me Justin. He said. Nice to meet you, Justin. My name is Melanie, but you can call me Mel. I said, offering him a smile. Nice to meet you, Mel. He said with a smile, sticking his hand out to me. I grab his hand and shake it with a tight grip. We drop hands and we give a nod, he turns to go. Oh, sorry, but can you show me where to go, Justin? I asked and he nods. Here I will show you where you need to go, follow me. He said and began to lead me down the street. We continued to walk until we reached a three story building. Go in there, talk to the lady at the desk and she will help you from there. He said. Thank you. I said and he nods. He walks away and I turn back to the building. I sigh and begin to walk towards the building.

I stood in front of my new home that I have to share with another person. I knock on the door.1.2.3 times before a familiar face opens the door. Justin stood there look confused. Oh, hey Mel. What can I help you with? He asked. I was told I live here now. I said and his eyes widen. Wow, they could have warned me. Im sorry, come in. He said as he stepped back to let me in. I walk in and sit down on the wooden bench that sat in one corner of the room. He sat down on the other side of the bench. Can I get you a drink or something? He asked and I shook my head. How about we get to know more about each other since we live together now? Then I will show you your room. He said.